1. Risk Assessment and Planning:
- Identifying potential hazards
- Developing a rescue plan
- Understanding legal and regulatory requirements
2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
- Proper use and maintenance of harnesses, helmets, lanyards, etc.
- Inspection and care of equipment
3. Anchorage Systems:
- Identifying suitable anchor points
- Installing and using anchor systems
4. Rope Techniques:
- Knot tying and rope management
- Belaying and rappelling
- Ascending and descending ropes
5. Rescue Systems:
- Setting up and operating pulley systems
- Mechanical advantage systems for raising and lowering victims
6. Self-Rescue Techniques:
- Techniques for rescuers to extricate themselves from danger
- Evacuation methods
7. Victim Rescue Techniques:
- Approaching and securing the victim
- Techniques for different rescue scenarios (e.g., unconscious victim, entangled victim)
8. Communication:
- Effective use of communication devices
- Hand signals and other non-verbal communication methods
9. First Aid and Trauma Care:
- Basic life support
- Handling trauma & injuries specific to falls and high-angle rescues
10. Scenario-Based Training:
- Practical drills simulating real-life rescue scenarios
- Team-based exercises to build coordination and efficiency
- Legal and Documentation Requirements, Understanding relevant laws and regulations
- Proper documentation and reporting of rescue operations